Coordinator Purchasing & Logistics (all genders)

at  Novocarbo

THESE ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WE’D APPRECIATE:

• You have completed a technical or commercial apprenticeship, ideally you can add a training Technical Business Administrator, Purchasing Agent, or similar and you bring 3-4 years professional experience in purchasing, sourcing or procurement (preferably in the bioenergy industry or related fields).
• You apply excellent negotiation skills and you are able to establish and maintain effective & appreciative supplier relationships.
• You have profound knowledge in raw material procurement and supply chain management.
• You communicate fluently in German and English. Any other language is a plus
• You have a high IT-tool affinity: we mainly work with MS 365 and Notion and are planning to implement Microsoft Dynamics.

THESE ARE YOUR PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS WE’D APPRECIATE:

• You have a good understanding of complex environments and growing industries, such as the carbon removal and biochar market.
• You are highly motivated to see your impact and develop yourself constantly alongside your team and Novocarbo.
• You bring in a high level of accountability and willingness to drive our projects to success.
• You use a strong, data-driven and analytical mindset to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics as well as identifying and solving problems.
• Working in a team motivates you and sharing success is what you strive for.
  You don’t meet 100% of the requirements? We support personal growth and individual professional development strategies so please apply anyways.
  We encourage everyone to apply and welcome applicants no matter their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, physical or cognitive ability, and ethnicity.

ABOUT US

We are scientists, engineers, soil enthusiasts, and business professionals who work hand in hand to shape the economic transformation towards a low-carbon future.
The spirit that drives us traces back to the company’s origins. Caspar von Ziegner founded Novocarbo in 2017 with the aim of pushing forward carbon removal solutions to contribute to achieving the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Climate Agreement. We pursue this critical mission with creativity, expertise, courage, innovative spirit, and irrepressible will.
From the very first vision until now, much has transpired: A handful of people has grown into a team of more than 30. At our headquarters in Hamburg, colleagues from fields like science, engineering, marketing, and business development work together on continuously optimize our products and processes. At our production sites, the Carbon Removal Parks, we put our knowledge into practice. What drives us in all our activities is the firm belief that we can mitigate climate change by further scaling our pioneering carbon removal technology.
A team-oriented and purpose-driven work culture with flat organizational structures is what makes you thrive? Then join us! We cherish a collaborative and trustworthy culture that values reliability and down-to-earth attitudes. Hierarchies take a backseat; relationships with colleagues and superiors are friendly and approachable. Teamwork is fostered in our modern offices located in the heart of Hamburg. Our unique working features include flexible hours, home office options, and a dog-friendly office environment

ABOUT THIS ROLE

At Novocarbo, we work as a team to solve one of the most important problems of our time: our goal is to store 100 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually, making a significant contribution to achieving climate goals.
We are one of the largest producers and distributors of biochar in Europe and sell our Carbon Removal Credits to renowned companies worldwide. Several new sites for the production of biochar and regenerative heat are already in planning. To continue this positive momentum, we are looking for a Coordinator Purchasing & Logistics (all genders).This position is a crucial part of our operations team and will ensure care free processes all around purchasing biomass as well as the logistics management and will play a valuable role in the company’s growth.

FOLLOWING TASKS ARE IN FOCUS OF YOUR ROLE

• You identify high-quality biomass, biochar and other raw materials for our production through diligent market research, sharing insights with your internal stakeholders and managing supplier contact.
• In alignment with internal stakeholders (i.e.production and sales departments) you support strategic purchasing decisions to ensure compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• You monitor market trends, analyse raw material prices and share these insights with your internal stakeholders to support them in taking optimal purchasing decisions.
• You negotiate purchasing contracts and pricing conditions as well as general framework agreements with suppliers and partners.
• You implement cost and quality monitoring of purchased goods and their suppliers, developing strategies to reduce costs, increase efficiency and evaluating supplier relationships.